SPRb1155 Basics of Information Literacy

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Blanka Farkašová (lecturer)
Ing. Bc. Martina Nedomová, DiS. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Vlachová, DiS. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Pavel Navrátil, Ph.D.
Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Thu 3. 10. 16:00–17:40 PC25, Thu 10. 10. 16:00–17:40 PC25, Thu 17. 10. 16:00–17:40 PC25
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 18/20, only registered: 0/20
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Course objectives
The course introduces the basic features of the work with information. It focuses on the ability to choose appropriate information sources according to the field of study. Students learn practical information retrieval techniques and work with databases. The course also deals with the principles of correct citation and some aspects of thesis writing. At the end of this course students will be able to work more effectively with information resources in the field of their study.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to work more effectively with information resources and use the citation style in the field of their study.
Syllabus
  • 1. Basic aspects of working with information 2. Overview of basic types of electronic information resources and special library services 3. Professional information resources for media studies and journalism students 4. Working with the topic and keywords, creating a research query 5. Information retrieval strategies, using operators in databases and on the Internet 6. Practical search in multidisciplinary and subject-licensed databases 7. Citation methodology, citation standards, citation styles, citation software, plagiarism 8.  Working with the EBSCO Discovery Service 9.  Practical search in specialized licensed e-book databases
Teaching methods
The course is based on practical lessons at the computers. Active participation of students in practical exercises is necessary.
Assessment methods
For completing the course finishing a practical tasks and active participation in lectures are required.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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